CUSAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Maths Dept

About This Job

CUSAT is hiring 1 Assistant Professor (on Contract) in the Department of Mathematics. If you have a Master's degree in Mathematics with 55% marks plus NET / SLET / SET (or an eligible Ph.D), you can apply online. The last date to submit the online application is 15 June 2026. Salary is Rs. 42,000 per month for Ph.D holders and Rs. 40,000 per month for others.

CUSAT Mathematics Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi has released Notification No. Ad.D3/13453/06 dated 15.05.2026 for 1 Assistant Professor post in the Department of Mathematics on a contract basis. The appointment will be till a regular teacher joins duty OR for a period of one year with a break during May-June vacation, whichever is earlier. Postgraduates in Mathematics who clear NET / SLET / SET or hold an eligible Ph.D can apply.

Who Can Apply?

• Master's Degree in Mathematics with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) from a recognised Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University.
• Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC / CSIR, or a similar test accredited by UGC such as SLET / SET.
• OR have been awarded a Ph.D degree in accordance with UGC Regulations 2009 / 2016 and their amendments (NET / SLET / SET is then exempted).

Ph.D Exemption Conditions (must meet all):

• Ph.D degree must be awarded in regular mode
• Ph.D thesis must be evaluated by at least two external examiners
• An open Ph.D viva voce of the candidate must have been conducted
• The candidate has published two research papers from the Ph.D work (at least one in a refereed journal)
• The candidate has presented at least two papers based on the Ph.D work in UGC / ICSSR / CSIR-funded conferences or seminars

Candidates with a Ph.D from a foreign University ranked among the top 500 in the world (QS, THE or ARWU rankings) are also eligible.

Desirable Qualification

• Ph.D in Mathematics.

Salary

• For Ph.D holders: Rs. 42,000 per month (consolidated)
• For rest of the contract teachers: Rs. 40,000 per month (consolidated)
• The appointment is till a regular teacher joins duty OR for one year with a break during the May-June vacation, whichever is earlier.

Application Fee

• General candidates: Rs. 950
• SC / ST candidates: Rs. 195
• Payment mode: Online only (Net banking or Credit / Debit card). Cash, cheque, or DD will not be accepted.
• Application fee is not refundable.

Selection Process

The selection is based on screening of applications and an interview by the University:

1. Scrutiny of Applications: Only applications received in the prescribed format with supporting documents will be considered.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview by CUSAT.
3. Final Appointment: Conditions of service and benefits will be governed by KSR, KS&SSR, Act/Statutes/Ordinances and Syndicate Decisions of CUSAT.

Communal Reservation Policy will be followed at the time of appointment, treating University Departments / Centres as a single unit.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official CUSAT recruitment portal at recruit.cusat.ac.in.
2. Register and fill in the online application form for Assistant Professor (Contract) - Mathematics.
3. Upload your photo, signature and supporting documents.
4. Pay the application fee online (Net banking / Credit / Debit card).
5. Submit the online application before 15 June 2026 and take a printout.
6. Send the printed application with self-attested copies of all supporting documents to The Registrar, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi - 682 022 so that it reaches on or before 22 June 2026.

For department queries: 0484-2576030 or 0484-2862561.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 15 May 2026
• Last Date for Online Application: 15 June 2026
• Last Date for Receiving Hard Copy: 22 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Teach Mathematics subjects to UG and PG students of the department
• Prepare lesson plans, problem sets and study materials as per the syllabus
• Conduct tutorials, problem-solving sessions and revision classes
• Evaluate assignments, internal tests and end-semester examinations
• Guide students in seminars, projects and dissertations
• Participate in departmental meetings, admissions and academic activities
• Support research activities and publish papers in peer-reviewed journals